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Yay — It's Labor Day
August, 2010
This is mostly older songs. I find that I like to listen to those podcasts the most, probably because I listen to my new stuff all day at work. And as always, it's completely bitchin! And yes, Patty Pedantics, I know full well that labor day isn't about prison, it's about unions. Don't even get me started on THAT crap...
1. 9,999,999 Tears - Dickey Lee
2. Complicated - The Grays
I don't like that many covers of the Stones songs, but this is really good.
3. Get Your Mind Made Up - The Flame
I'm probably one of only 100 or so people who bought this album back in the 70s. (And it's the first album the was recorded for and released in quadraphonic sound.) The Flame were "discovered" by the Beach Boys (Carl produced this album), and included Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, both of whom went on to play with the Beach Boys at various times. I ripped this from my much-played vinyl album, that's why there are two or three skips. I still love this song today as much as I did back when I first heard it. This is one of my favorite albums of all time. I actually ran across a Web site recently dedicated to this band, with a plea to put this Brother Records album out on CD once and for all. (Doubtful.)
4. Try a Little Harder - The Rolling Stones
Early Stones from an album, "Metamorphosis," that ABKCO released in the 70s to screw London Records, I think. Some kind of contract/money dispute, but a few of the songs are reallly good. (It's mainly outtakes and alternate versions, but did have some things I had never heard, including this song.)
5. Can't Catch Me - Florence Rawlings
6. Turning Japanese - Liz Phair
This is obviously Liz Phair and someone else, but I have no idea who she's doing this with, or if it's just her band and that's the guys who are also singing. Apparently a lot of hard-core Phair fans hate this song, although how anyone can hate any version of "Turning Japanese" is beyond me. (I had a hard time choosing between this and "Supernova," from "Whip Smart." This one won probably due my love of all things 80s.)
7. Bad Dreams - The Sidewinders
Another band from the 70s, and ripped from vinyl. I believe this is the first album Andy Paley (half of The Paley Brothers) appears on; he was lead singer. (I know they were in bands before this, but I don't think they actually ever recorded albums.) The cover is a shot of them in The Chelsea Hotel, which is where they stayed while they were in NYC recording this record. This is the only album they ever made, and it's another one of my favorites of all time; produced by Lenny Kaye.
8. Crawling From the Wreckage - Dave Edmunds
Ah, remember driving drunk and whatever else in college? If you're as old as I am, you probably do. (And yes, sometimes I can't believe I'm still alive. Especially after the 80s, but that's a whole other story...) I have a great story about driving after dropping acid, but I will not tell it here. However, I will say that was the last time I ever drove tripping.
9. Mississippi Queen - Mountain
I was never that crazy about Mountain, although of course I have a few of their albums (probably for teen appearances/coolnesses sake). However, I do love this song.
10. Nikki Hoi - Flo and Eddie
I can only imagine how many drugs were involved in the making of this, and pretty much every Flo and Eddie album. I really like this song though; it's hysterical. They mention lepers and Molokai—what's not to love? (The "Aloha Joe" at the end still makes me laugh every time I hear this song. Every single time.)
11. Metal Guru - T-Rex
That's the aforementioned Flo and Eddie doing the backup vocals on this. I know it's almost sacrilege to say this, but I like "The Slider" more than "Electric Warrior." Sorry.
12. Suffragette City - David Bowie
THIS is glam at its best. One of my fave Bowie songs.
13. Watching the Clothes - The Pretenders
It was album filler, but this is one of my favorite Pretenders songs, if not my absolute favorite. (I do also love "The Adultress," "I Go to Sleep," and "Space Invaders," an instrumental from their first album. I tend to like their more obscure songs.)
14. You Really Got Me - The Kinks
One of their greats. Not that all their singles weren't great.
15. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
16. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet - The Reflections
I love the song, but never forget what happened to Romeo and Juliet, kids—they died. (Sorry, that's my 2010 black-as-coal heart talking, sometimes it takes over...deep down I would love to be living this song.)
17. Nut Rocker - B. Bumble & The Stingers
18. The Warmth of the Sun - The Beach Boys
This is such a pretty Beach Boys song.
19. If I Could Have Her Tonight - Neil Young
From Neil Young's first album, which is still my favorite. (And well before he went crazy and turned into the present-day Neil Young that apparently all the slackers just love. Feh.)
20. Wishin' and Hopin' - Dusty Springfield
21. Dream Lover - The Dollyrots
Yeah, the girls who did "Because I'm Awesome" have a new album. This is an completely fabulous cover of Bobby Darin. Just like the lyrics, I'm still waitin' for my dead cat year of girl good luck to kick in and bring me a dream lover...(Come on, what else could a cat dying on your birthday mean? You'd be cursed if you found a cat on your birthday, not if one died.) If your dog dies on your birthday, you are cursed though. I hold Speedy's death responsible for my 2007/2008. But this year it was a cat that died—so where's my freakin' good luck?
 Throw Off Your Shackles and DANCE!
Pretty similar to most of the other DJBCP dancing mixes. There's one transition in here I'm not crazy about, but it doesn't bother me enough to do this over. The first song, "Club Can't Handle Me" is my absolutely favorite dance song of the moment. LOVES IT! Especially the sort of old-school disco turn the beat around beat it has. My #1 dance song of the summer. LOVES IT!
1. Club Can't Handle Me (Disco Fries Remix) - Flo Rida ft. David Guetta
2. Peacock (Hector Fonseca 12" Mix) - Katy Perry
3.Te Toca (Shake Ur Body) - Deep Josh & Jerry Ropero Present M & M Feat Don Teco
4. Take It Off (RomeyBoy Remix) - Ke$ha
5. Hands (Tommie Sunshine's 5 AM Edit) - The Ting Tings
6. How Long (Lenny B Radio Edit) - Mon A Q
7. Round & Round (Dave Aude Radio Remix) - Selena Gomez & The Scene
8. Call Me (Andrea T. Mendozza vs. Tibet Original Radio) - Samantha vs. Sabrina
9. Teenage Dream (Manhattan Clique Radio Edit) - Katy Perry
10. When You Walk in the Room 2009 (Edson Pride Private Mix) - Agnetha Falksborg
11.I'm That Chick (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Radio Edit) - Mariah Carey
12. I Make You Gaga (Main Mix) - David Morales ft. Janice Robinson
13. If I Had You (Jason Nevins Robotronic Extended Mix) - Glambert
14. Hello (Moto Blanco Radio Edit) - Carrie Mac
15. One Shot (Starsmith Mix) - The Saturdays
Well, You Can See the Title in the Image
August, 2010
The train trip to Asbury Park is a few hours, so I needed more than one new podcast to listen to. While I do advocate saying just about anything you want most times at work, I have a feeling that it might not be such a good idea at a department meeting (now less than a week away - yikes!) "the bosses" seem to take very seriously. So I think the title is pretty self explanatory. And as always, it's completely bitchin! And to everyone who said this podcast has the perfect title, thanks. I try my best. (Plus I just stuck a title on reality.) Oh, yes it IS the same opening as the last "Asbury Park" themed one. I just never get tired of hearing Karen Walker say this.
1. Here I Am (Come and Take Me) - Al Green
2. I'll Tumble for Ya - Culture Club
Really the only Culture Club song I ever liked.
3. Drivin' With Your Eyes Closed - Don Henley
I didn't like most of his "hits," but I love this and "All She Wants to Do is Dance."
4. I Thank You - Sam and Dave
Yeah, it really just sounds like "Soul Man," Pt. II, but it's still a good song.
5. Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival
This song always reminds me of growing up in South Carolina.
6. Marcella - Andrew Gold
7. I Was Made to Love Her - Stevie Wonder
8. More, More, More - Babes in Toyland
A great cover of this song. The toy piano was just a brilliant touch.
9. Garbageman - The Cramps
When they were great, they were really great. This is absolutely my favorite Cramps song, and I think it's just as good today as I did when I first heard it.
10. Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes - Beagle
I don't remember where I got this cover, and I don't know who these guys are. But I like it a lot; very true to the original seventies spirit of the song.
11. Little Things - Bobby Goldsboro
Most people only know him for the supremely stupid song "Honey," and that's unfortunate.
12. Cherish - The Association
Besides reminding me of grade school dances, this song is pretty over the top. BUT, when I hear the part that starts with "Oh, I could say I need you..." I get goosebumps because the three-part harmonies are just so good.
13. Hold Me - Charlie Sexton
Yes, THIS is the kind of song I'd love for a girl I like to send me.
14. Stupid Girl - Ellen Foley
Ellen Foley never really "making it" is still one of the true crimes of the 80s music scene.
15. She's a Fool - Cocktail Slippers
16. Little Red Riding Hood - 999
This is one of the few times I like a cover version a little better than the original.
17. In and Out of Love - The Supremes
Besides the lyrics, the bass playing on this is the other star of this song for me.
18. Promises I've Made - Emmitt Rhodes
This is such an incredible album - all of his early work is, really. I saw a picture of the organ he used on all these albums and it just looked amazing. And remember, he did everything on these albums: produced, wrote, sang, played every single insturment. By himself. But now he's just Sammy Rhodes, and that's really a shame.
19. This Boy (Mono) - The Beatles
Incredible harmonies on this as well. Also the kind of song I'd love for a girl I like to send to me.
20. High Fidelity - Elvis Costello
 Dancing to Asbury Park
Well, I'm going to need something to listen to on the train there. It's pretty similar to most of the other DJBCP "Dancing To" mixes. I will say that another reason I did this is because I just had to put "Rocket to Uranus" in something. That song just cracks me up every time I hear it! It's a brilliant summer dance song. There's one transition in here I'm not crazy about, and one song I'd take out and probably replace. But it's done now.
1. Rocket to Uranus (Hit Radio Mix) - Vengaboys
2. If I Had You (Craig Vanity vs. Almighty Mash Edit) - Glambert
3. Dynamite (Ralph Rosario Radio Edit) - Taio Cruz
4. Dirty Dancer - Enrique Iglesias ft. Usher
5. Body Shots (Mig and Rizzo Radio Edit) - Kaci Battaglia ft. Ludacris
6. The Boy Who Murdered Love (Glam As You Club Mix) - Diana Vickers
7. We No Speak Americano - Yolanda B. Cool & Dcup
8. Put The Needle On It (Jason Nevin's Freak Club Creating Mix DJBCP Edit) - Dannii Minogue
9. Dirty Talk (Chew Fu Sex Fix) - Wynter Gordon
10. Baby One More Time (Short Bacbeat Bass Mix) - Britney
11. Venus (Discotech Remix) - Bananarama
12. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (DJ Amanda Mix) - Jimmy Sommerville
Now THIS is the kind of song I want a girl I like to e-mail me!
13. Let Me In - Bridget Tucker
14. One Shot (7th Heaven Radio Mix) - The Saturdays
Suck it England! 2010
July, 2010
There isn't that much I can say about this that isn't obvious: these are all songs by Americans. And like DorritDay's "Scream for Your Favorites," there are a lot of songs you can do the jerk to. And the pony. And other dances I can't remember the names of. Trust me, it's completely bitchin!
1. (Love Is Like a) Heatwave - Martha and the Vandellas
"Burnin, burning, burnin." I'm not sure if this is my absolute favorite Vandella's song, but if not it's very close.
2. We've Got the Beat - The Go-Gos
This is a terrific song, but the fact is the Go-Gos sucked when they first came out. I saw them at the old Peppermint Lounge around 1981 or '82, I think before they had been signed to IRS, and my friend/"manager" at the time who I was with said "Oh my God, you guys are better than them." We were, and at the time we kind of stunk too. Plus Belinda kept asking guys in the audience to buy her sodas. (I swear to God, Pepsi no less.)
3. Wooly Bully - Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs
One of the greatest songs of the sixties, without a doubt.
4. Rockabilly Boogie - Robert Gordon
5. That Kind of Girl - The Mamas & The Papas
John Phillips was one of the best arrangers ever, BUT this obviously "for stereo" arrangement is a little weird in parts on headphones. Cool song though.
6. He's Not a Boy - The Like
Still so proud someone e-mailed me this song, even though it's really nothing like me. (For the record, and in my defense, the word "love" was never uttered by me. And I'd actually be quite easy to tame. By the right girl.)
7. The Monkey's Uncle - Annette
Yes, that is the Beach Boys backing her up on this song, which is awesome.
8. Let's Dance - Chris Montez
9. Loveman - Otis Redding
10. Dance to the Music - Sly and the Family Stone
When they were great, they were really great. Sly now? Pretty sad.
11. The Hucklebuck - Chubby Checker
I like this song SO much better than "The Twist." "Pony Time" is also better - not sure why "The Twist" was such a hit.
12. Love Wll Keep Us Together - bi-phonic
This is one of my favorite songs, and I like having this version because the original by the Captain and Tenille can just be a little too embarassing if someone catches you listening to it.
13. Mary Street - The Bangles
This is from the Bangles first EP, the one they did with their original bass player Annette Zilinskas. It's an excellent record.
14. Time Won't Let Me - The Smithereens
If there's one thing the Smithereens can do well, it's covers of classics. And it's true, I can't wait forever.
15. Little Miss Go Go - Gary Lewis and the Playboys
You have to dance when you hear this song. Have to. (Unless you're dead.)
16. Palisades Park - Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon
17. I Call Your Name - The Buckinghams
It's a really interesting version of this song. I don't like it as much as the original, but I do like it. I think.
18. Midnight Confessions
Yes, that IS Creed from "The Office" playing guitar. (Although it's pretty much overshadowed by the excellent bass and organ on this song.)
19. Black is Black - Los Straitjackets and Raul Malo
Wow. Just wow.
20. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - The Rubinoos
Now this is the kind of song I want a girl I like to e-mail me!
21. Don't Talk - Carter Cathcart
I like this version because it IS a little more uptempo than the original or most covers. Carter Cathcart was in one of my favorite late 70s/80s NYC bands called "Laughing Dogs." (I had a huge crush on their lead singer/guitarist Jimmy.) And I just found out they're apparently still together - I just became a fan of theirs on Facebook. (Well at least that crappy FB is good for something.)
22. This Could Be the Night - Brian Wilson
I absolutely LOVE this song. This one is from an unreleased Brian Wilson double album called "Sweet Insanity." (Now that title Alanis, is ironic...) Sire rejected it in 1991, but this is a Japanese version of the album. It's okay (although too long).
I want this song to BE my life. I want a girl to pick me up in her "car around a quarter to 7, and then take a little trip to heaven." I don't miss the too-much-too-soon/possessiveness/late-to-appear big box o' crazy, but I DO miss that car. (And the Vespa.)
23. Thinkin' Bout You Baby - Sharon Marie
Does the melody sound familiar? It should; years later Brian turned this into "Darlin." Personally, I think THIS is the better song. It's pretty great.
24.There Will Never Be Another You - Chris Montez
This is just a great song, but unfortunately this version leaves a lot to be desired. I think I have to rope Vance into helping me do a cover of this one myself. Really, who in the hell did Chris Montez blow to get that recording contract?
 Scream For Your Favorites
DorritDay 2010
Well, here it is again: DorritDay, the best day of the year except for Christmas. Unlike last year's version of this podcast/mix, this year's really IS favorites. Meaning, a great majority of the songs are older. I could figure out the exact percentage, but I have to do that crap all the time at work, so I'm not going to. Let's just say there are a lot of songs you can do the jerk to. And the pony. (Not me, as if I tried to do the Pony now I think I would immediately have a coronary.) This is completely bitchin!
1. Mother's Little Helper - Liz Phair
Yeah, just like I thought when I was a kid and first heard this song, "what a drag it is getting old" IS pretty true a lot of the time.
2. Just a Little Bit Better - Herman's Hermits
3. Glad All Over - The Dave Clark Five
I was one of those girls who liked the Beatles a lot better, but I didn't not like DC5. I thought they were cute, but that their outfits were dorky.
4. Hold Me Tight - Johnny Nash
How I want someone to feel about me #1.
5. Break-A-Way - Irma Thomas
This is from a great album called "Break-A-Way: The Songs of Jackie DeShannon" that I got on a rockabilly (?) blog I go to a lot. (The guy who does it is really nice too.)
6. Stop the Love You Save - The Jackson Five
"Isaac said he kissed you, beneath the apple tree. When Benjie held your hand he felt electricity." They just do not write lyrics like that anymore. (Unfortunately.)
7. Shut Up and Kiss Me - Orianthi
I love this song, and her. But being this talented and cute and young really just is not fair.
8. Under My Wheels - Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper changed my life. Period.
9. Yeah, Right - Girlschool
They were great. Back in the 80s I used to think this song was a pretty good description of work. 25 years later and guess what? It still is!
10. I Can See It in Your Eyes - The Like
From a terrific album called "Release Me." BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT. Seriously, right now. (Or ask me for it.) They're American so they're going to be in this year's "Suck It England," July 4th podcast. Don't think about who their parents are and just pretend the Bangles are back. But kickier.
11. Tainted Love - Gloria Jones
Sure, I loved Soft Cell's version, as did anyone who lived through the 80s. But THIS is the definitive version - even though I'm sure most of you haven't ever heard it. (It was a major flop, and this original 1964 version is pretty hard to find. You can tell someone ripped this from a record, because there's short skip in it...)
12. Nowhere to Run - Martha and The Vandellas
13. You're Gonna Lose That Girl - The Beatles
Why did I pick this, out of all the Beatles' songs? Two words: harmonies and bongos. And it was one of the first songs I ever learned to play on the bass. Excellent.
14. The One You Can't Have - The Honeys
Oh human nature, why did you make it this way?
15. I Can't Let Go - The Continental Drifters
A cover of a seldom heard Hollies song. And even though I loved the Hollies, this is my favorite version of this song, bar none. Except for the stupid banjo, of course.
16. Be My Baby - The Ronnettes
17. Give Him a Great Big Kiss - The Shangri-Las
MWAH! Love the lines "Look how he walks, with a dancing beat," and "How does he dance? Close, very very close..."
18. Early in the Morning - Vanity Faire
I know you're wondering exactly how I pulled this old chestnut out of my ass. Well, I'm old - you'd be surprised what I've got up there. I think this is a much better song than the more-widely-known, "Hitchin' a Ride." (Which kind of sucks.) This is the theme song of my TV show. You know, the imaginary one I have in my head everyday.
19, Is He Really Coming Home? - The School
Such an incredibly great band AND record.
20. When You Walk in the Room - The Searchers
Yes, this is how I want someone to feel about me #2. (And I want her to actually mean it.)
21. The Warmth of the Sun - Susannah Hoffs and Matthew Sweet
My favorite version of this great song.
22. If We Try - Don McLean
23. Fools Rush In - She and Him
Yeah, I really do hate this "band," and Zooey Deschanel especially. BUT I have to say, this is a great version of this classic song. Go figure.
24. Stuttering - Ben's Brother
Talk about a one-hit wonder. I've never heard another song of theirs that I liked much at all.
 Big Homo Dance Party
DorritDay 2010
It's good, trust me. I will say that the first song is the same as last year. It just fit with the spoken opening so well, and I don't believe in messing with perfection. (And like anyone except me listens to that mix all year...) Other than that, it's all different. I redid it last night because when I was testing, I didn't like a couple of the transitions. Now I do. I mean, for some unknown reason one of the backspins sounds like someone running over a cat, but that one's grown on me. You know, because I HATE CATS. Check back for the tracklist.
1.You Keep Me Hangin' On (DJBCP Mix of The Almighty Edit and the Almighty Mix) - The Supremes
2. Don't Cha (Ralph Rosario's Hot Freak Mix) - The Pussycat Dolls
3. Better Than Her (DiscoTech Edit) - Matisse
4. S.O.S. Let the Music Play (Jason Nevins Radio Mix) - Jordin Sparks
5. Band of Gold (Almighty Radio Edit) - Kimberly Locke
6. Gloria (Mix DJ Xamba 2009) - (dead) Laura Branigan
7. Flashdance/He's a Dream (Radio Mix) - Deepdish
8. Begin to Spin Me Round (Extended Mix) - Dannii Minogue vs. Dead or Alive
9. Relax (Jody Den Broden Radio Mix) - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
10. Release Me (Cahill Radio Edit) - Agnes
11. Hold It, Don't Drop It (Moto Blanco Radio Edit) - J-Lo
12. High-Heel Steppin' (D1 Music Radio Edit) - RuPaul
13. Tap That (Josh Harris Radio Edit) - Megan McCauley
14. Love Dealer (Chew Fu Extended Mix) - Esmee Denters ft. Justin Timberlake
15. All the Lovers (WaWa & MMB Anthem Mix) - Kylie!
16. My Arms Keep Missin' You (Majik Boys Club Mix) - Neil Sean Experience
17. Hopelessly Devoted to You (Victor Calderone Mix Edit) - Olivia Neutron Bomb
 It's New & Fabulous!
Late May 2010
These are new songs since I did the last one of these, and a lot of them are actually from just last week.
1.Who's That Girl - Kelly Clarkson
I really like this; so far the most of any of her recent new leaks that I've heard.
2. Ghost - Fefe Dobson
I have no idea what the freakin' problem is with getting her second album done and released - they've been releasing songs from it for over a year, starting with "Watch Me Move" from 2008. This is a very good song, although it pains me to like it due to one of the people who wrote it. (Kara DioGuardi, eeesh.)
3. All the Lovers - Kylie
It's Kylie! This is the first single from "Aphrodite," which is being released in June. I think Kylie should be queen of the world. And I'm sure all the gay men in the world agree with me. (Those who don't should have their cards taken away.)
4. Famous - Play
Yes, I DO wanna be famous and be the one who's livin' the life. Alas, I am not.
5. Made in Paris - Quentin Mosiman
He's actually not French, he's Swiss. The spoken part of this song is just hysterical, and no, I don't know who it is.
6. Love Your Shoes - Furniture
I love having people say this to me.
7. Walking on Thin Ice - Miss Tila
Yes, this IS Tila Tequila. I really expected to hate this EP, but surprisingly it's not bad.
8. Show Me What You Got - Tying Tiffany
The cover is the best part of the album, but I do like this song.
9. Riot Rhythm - Sleigh Bells
Terry told me that some yutz in New York Magazine described their single as "what the end of the world sounds like." What a jerk. This record is one of the most interesting things I've heard in a long time. Between the heavy beats and the noisy guitar and then the normal girl voices, it's completely unique. Okay, so it's not one of my absolute favorites so far this year, but THIS is creative new music.
10. Futuristic Lover - Katy Perry
I'm not sure if this is the single's B side or just another song on her upcoming album. But I like this a lot better than the single, "California Gurls."
11. Everything to Lose - Dido
From the "Sex and the City 2" soundtrack.
12. King of Anything - Sara Barielles
From her upcoming new album, I think this is the first single.
13. Doctor Doctor - Elin Lanto
14. 22nd Century - Kelis
I hope people are dancing in the 22nd century. What is it that Zager and Evans said we'd be doing? Is that the century/year where we've lost our legs and are all just giant brain blobs? (Too lazy to listen and find out...) I really like this album, "Fleshtone." She's come a long way from her "Milkshake" days.
15. Guns and Horses (Neo Tokyo Remix) - Ellie Goulding
16. I Remember - Stalingrad Cowgirls
Pretty much power pop, but done by a girl three-piece. Recommended.
17. I Just Want Your Kiss - Lena
18, I Dreamed a Dream - Glee Cast, featuring Idina Menzel
Sorry, I had to - IT'S IDINA MENZEL! Well, Idina Menzel and Lea Michele. People who can really sing like this just amaze me. (Mark my words, Glee fans, she WILL end up being Rachel's birth mother.) I'm not sure if this will be in this coming Tuesday's episode, or one after that. It's from "Glee, The Music Volume 3 - Showstoppers, the Deluxe Edition," which is being released May 25. And I hate to admit it, but I've always kind of liked this song. (It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Death - pestilence - famine. Hey, let's all sing!)
19. Talking to the Moon - Bruno Mars
Kind of sappy, but I think this is a really pretty and sweet song. So sue me.
 It's New & Fabulous!
May 2010
These are new songs from April and the first couple days of May. This one isn't quite as diverse as the previous, but it is definitely a mix of a lot of different genres. It's just a scootch over an hour, and I think you'll really enjoy this opening too.
1.Physical - Oliva Netron Bomb, Jane Lynch, Cast of Glee
This is from the episode that's going to be on Tuesday, 5/4. They really did a good job on this one - it has all the spirit (and stupidity) of the original, but they still kept it modern. I give it four stars.
2. Girlfriend - Pear and the Puppets
Nobody's as slick as they think they are.
3. Woah Billy - Lucky Soul
This is a pretty good album
4. Spin - Cassette Kids
5. Skinny Little Bitch - Hole
Courtney is still a huge hot mess, but this song is great. The album is really pretty good too.
6. Born Free - M.I.A.
It just sounds loud and fast, but really listen to the beat - it's excellent. I love the video, especially because they banned it on US Youtube.
7. Enter Sandman with a Telephone - Lady GaGa featuring Beyonce
This is fanmade, so it's not ultra high quality, but it's good enough. I just love this, it was such a brilliant idea.
8. The Boy Who Murdered Love - Diana Vickers
Europe really does more for their X Factor and Idol contestants. This album is better than a lot of the stuff American Idol winners have put out.
9. Superhero - The Pretty Reckless
Yes, Taylor Momsen is 100% annoying, and I hope the rumors about her being axed from "Gossip Girl" are true. But I do like this song. I don't need a superhero, though. (See below)
10. Loving You Is Easy - Sarah McLachlan
Yeah, I think she's a great person who uses her celebrity for good, but generally Sarah McLachlan is WAY too "adult contemporary" for me to be able to stomach. I really like this song though. And--wait for it--yes, this IS how I want someone to feel about me. (And vice versa.)
11. Got My Heart in Your Pocket - Anna Bergendahl
She's Swedish and was finalist on Swedish "Idol."
12. Back in Time - Keane
13. Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy - Tata Young
This is my new personal theme song.
14. Can You Feel It? (Radio Edit) - Mr. Pink
15. On the Radio - Jennifer Lopez
I was expecting this to be a trainwreck, but it's actually very good. Produced by David Guetta. I've wanted this to happen to me since the 1970s when Donna Summer first did this song. Of course now I don't listen to the radio at all, so I guess it's pretty unlikely.
16. One Less Bell to Answer/A House Is Not a Home - Glee Cast featuring Kristen Chenowith
I have always loved this song, as corny as that sounds. I'm corny - shoot me. I do hope they bring Kristen Chenowith's character back at some point.
17. Dancing on My Own - Robyn
This is from the first part of "Body Talk," which is pretty good. Proves that it can be a very small world.
 (Yes, a new one might be in the works...)
It's New & Fabulous and I'm Outta Here!
April 2010
I think the name is pretty self explanatory: these are new songs and I got outta Dodge without killing anyone. (Or myself.) I know I always say these non-dance podcasts are pretty diverse, but this one is really diverse. There's some hard core rock and quasi hip hop and well, everything. It's really pretty good. Also, it's just a scootch over an hour. Oh, and I think you'll really enjoy the opening...
1. Is He Really Coming Home? - The School
I LOVE this album and this band. (This is my favorite song though.) It's their first album, and they're British. They have a very retro girl group sound, but they still make it all sound modern. I highly recommend this album. (Let me know if you want it.)
2. Put It In A Love Song (Album Version) - Alicia Keys featuring Beyonce
The beat in this song is so crazy good it gives me chills. (I like the lyrics a lot as well.) I really wish she had gone ahead and released this as her next single (that was the plan) instead of what she did release - some duet with The Drake or The Dream or some guy.
3. Not Myself Tonight - Xtina
She's back, and I think better than ever. Can't wait for "Bionic" to come out.
4. MCs Can Kiss - Uffie
Know nothing about her, but this song is really good.
5. Sad Ones - Seven
6. Disco Ghetto - Jesse Malin
7. The Only Way to My Heart... - Foxy Shazam
You'll find out when you hear it, but the end of this song title is "...with an AX." (Oh my God, I dated her!) I'm trying to make this my new theme song, as I am endeavoring to be so hard hearted that the only way to MY heart is also with an ax.
8. Super Psycho Love - Simon Curtis
Another pretty good album. There are a couple of clunkers (really, we don't need to hear your fake cell phone conversation in the elevator; thanks though) but overall it's pretty good. And I love the title.
9. Kiss Kiss Hug Hug - Ke$ha
I hate phonies of any kind. Period.
10. Smack You - Kimberly Cole
I wish they had named this song what it's really about: "Tonight I'm Gonna Smack a Bitch." That would have made me want to listen to it even more. There are some really good lines in here. (That I'm memorizing for future use.)
11. Spectacular - Kiely Williams
Oh please, like you've never done this.
12. Candy - Kimberly Wyatt
13. None of Dem - Robyn
14. Bad Romance - Lissie
Suck on this, 30 Seconds to Mars.
15. Who Are You New York - Rufus Wainwright
It's pretty, but honestly I'm not bowled over by this album. I found out he has a boyfriend now, so I have a feeling that might have something to do with it. The same angst that made me love him originally just seems to be missing now.
16. Love Reality - Charmaine
17. Cool - The Splinters
18. Hoping and Praying - The School
Really, you MUST get this record. (Or ask me for it; I'll consider it a public service.)
19. Hello - Glee Cast version Featuring Jonathan Groff
Casting him in a storyline with his former Spring Awakening costar was brilliant. (And then add Idina Menzel? Wow.) I love this song, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. LOVE it. Someone playing/sending/giving me this song has the same effect as telling me I have a great rack. (Corny but sadly true.) Wait, does this mean there IS a way to my heart that's not an ax? Crap. Well that didn't last long...
 DJ Baby Cheese Pie Presents
Dancing For Your Sins, March 2010
I don't think a whole lot of explanation is necessary for this one - it's some of my favorite recent dance songs. I like the concept of the cover so much I just carried it over to this one too. Oh, and this one is really good, even if I do say so myself. I've really edited it down to just the rich heartland of Holland Park the songs.
1. The Runner (Buzz Junkies Club Mix) - Bananrama
I LOVE this version, and I think it's so great that Bananarama is still around.
2. Look At Me (Sharp Boys Vocal Remix) - Geri Halliwell
Terrific mix of this song.
3. Blame It On The Girls (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) - Mika
I wasn't thrilled with this album or the regular version of this song, but this one just sounds so different.
4. Take it off ( RomeyBoy Remix) - Ke$ha
She may be a drunken party girl, but her songs are very catchy and I think she's a hoot.
5. Telephone (Billy Waters Private Re-Edit) - Lady GaGa featuring Beyonce
I still say that the video for this song is absolutely brilliant and should get an Oscar. I'm not kidding - it's hystercial and very well done. "Let's Make a Sandwich." Genius.
6. Rocket (Ralphi Hypersonic Vox) - Goldfrapp
This song is obviously Goldfrapp's interpretation of the American phrase "To the moon, Alice!"
7. I'm Your Goddess (Radio Edit) - David Vendetta & Tara McDonald featuring Alim
8. Wear My Kiss (7th Heaven Radio Edit) - Sugababes
9. Automatik (Abe Clements Radio) - Livvi Franc
I don't like this as much as "Now I'm That Bitch," but it's good.
10. Tardy For The Party (Tracy Young's Don't Be Tardy Radio Mix) - Kim Zolciak
I can't hear this song without hearing the phrase "Shut up, Wiiiiiig" in my head.
11. Chain Reaction (Niclas Kings Radio Mix) - Daniela
12. Part of a Megamix - The Village People
"In the Navy" is one of the best (and funniest) dance songs ever.
13. Rosalita 2010 (Swedish Edition) - Magnus Carlsson
14. Secret Love (Josh Harris Radio Edit) - Kim Sozzi
15. U Can Dance (Carl Craig Remix V.1) - DJ Hell featuring Bryan Ferry
This song is perfect! I listen to all the time, so you'd think I'd be sick of it - but I'm not, because it's that good. There isn't much else I can say - except that I don't think anyone but Bryan Ferry could sing a line like "You can wear your sable" convincingly.
 DJ Baby Cheese Pie Presents
For Your Sins, March 2010
This is combo Lent/Easter - hence the title. It's the time of the year to atone if you need to; don't let Big Bird Jesus have died in vain! (That's a real crown of thorns and real nails he's up on the cross with, BTW...) Except for one song (figure out which it is), everything is pretty new and stuff I've been listening to for the past month or so. I actually like most of these songs a lot, and definitely recommend all of the full albums. (If you want something, let me know.) "Dancing For Your Sins" should be up next week.
1. Shackles - Brick and Lace
2. Skip Turn Step - Kanon Wakeshima
I don't understand a word of this song, but the music is great and the main melody and the orchestration are really pretty.
3. Pump It Up - The Hot Rats
4. Maneater - The Bird and the Bee
I didn't think I'd like this album, but I really do.
5. The World Does Not Revolve Around YOU - Temposhark
I just don't get this - never have, never will. I just think it's a shame and such a waste, it really is. One of my favorite albums and songs so far this year; absolutely brilliant.
6. Was It Worth It? - Shakespeare's Sister (with Terry Hall)
Well, was it?
7. Thank You for the Heartbreak - Sugababes
The only possible reason someone won't feel like dancing when this song is on is that they're dead. It's SO catchy.
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8. Hottest Lesbo (In the Club) - Menya
It's hard to pick a favorite line, but I think it might be "I'm so impressed that you look so sexy in a sweater vest." Priceless.
9. Blah Blah Blah - Ke$ha ft. 3OH!3
10. Fuck You Silly - Nicki Minaj
I love Nicki, mainly because she just doesn't give a fuck. But also because how many people would do a rap that contained both "Dick Cheney" and "button down Chris Brown bow tie"?
11. Royal T - The Crookers ft. Roison Murphy
12. Dirty Picture - Taio Cruz Ft. Ke$ha
Sure, it sounds like a fun, hot idea, and it would be. But trust Grandma Dorrit on this one, kids - don't.
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13. Girls - Marina and The Diamonds
Although I do like this album, I can't say I think it's the end-all be-all that a lot of hipsters think it is.
14. It's a Trip - Shakespeare's Sister
15. Elevator (Original Mix) - Junior Sanchez Feat Good Charlotte
I'm not so into Good Charlotte (those boys are just too old to try to pull off that look) but this is a great song.
16. Hey Devil - Toby Mac
So do you think when he says "Hey Devil, get your junk outta here" he means junk like the word has come to be used today as slang? He might, because I've heard Satan IS the Milton Berle of Hell. (If you know what I mean, and I think you do...)
17. Heart Failure - Alphabeat
18. A Little Bit - Alexz Johnson
This is a great album, and this song always puts me in a good mood. It's also how I want a girl to feel about me - and to SAY this is how she feels about me. Out loud, to all her friends. I am so fucking over half-hearted effort and commitment. (Unless I'm the one doing that, of course...)
NOTE: To clarify the "out loud, to all her friends" statement: Yes, of course I mean eventually; when it IS actually a 'relationship.' You know, months down the road, when it's someone you have all the requirements with (mutual attraction, real connection, hotness) and you've both agreed that you feel this way. (Because when it's one-sided and/or too soon it's just super creepy. You should say you're dating someone you like, but that's it.) And no, this still doesn't mean we have to act like we're married - don't even get me started on THAT crap. But sending flowers is always a plus and scores tons of points. (At least with me.)
19. A Different Kind of Love - Moto Boy
20. Three Wishes - The Pierces
I really love this song; it's so true.
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